I help the inexperienced traveler transform their trips into meaningful, personalized experiences because I believe travel should be authentic and deeply rewarding.
Perhaps you're tired of putting so much energy into researching a trip and then finding out that thing an influencer said you HAD to do was actually a waste of time.
I remember waiting hours for a particular meal only to be completely disappointed with both the outcome and the value. It all felt like a waste. A waste of money and the precious time I had in a beautiful city. That's when I realized these overhyped recommendations were somebody else's priorities, not mine.
You should connect your trip with your values. I want to help you do authentic exploring so that your time feels useful and your experience is worthwhile.
“I had the best 6 days in Florence thanks to Liz! Her recommendations made everything feel easy, fun, and way more authentic than just following a typical tourist itinerary. I loved the mix of must-see spots and hidden gems—especially the food tips. From aperitivo nights to late-night bakeries and trying traditional dishes I normally wouldn’t order, every experience felt special. Liz also helped me pace my days so I could enjoy museums, wander neighborhoods, relax in parks, and catch some incredible views without feeling rushed. This wasn’t just a list of places, it honestly felt like having a local guide the whole time. I’d absolutely recommend Liz to anyone planning a trip to Florence.” - Virni
Memories Made
“When we were planning our trip to Italy, working with Liz was so helpful. Because of her personal knowledge of traveling to Italy, she provided great insight in helping us plan our trip. She listened to what our needs and our interests were. She also provided tips on how to dress, what to pack (and what not to pack!), and things to consider while we were there. If there was something she didn't know, she was happy to research it for us. For some, planning a trip to another country is easy, but for me it was overwhelming and I didn't know where to begin. Liz helped us navigate our trip and made everything feel so much less intimidating.” - Natalia
About Liz Woods
Journey to Local
I have been traveling internationally for 15+ years now and in spite of my fear of flying I have traveled each and every year because I cannot get enough of this big beautiful world of ours.
Over the years I've perfected how I research and plan my epic trips and it's high time that I share it with you. Too many times I have heard someone come back from their adventures disappointed that they spent too much time in transit and didn't get to see where they had visited. Or they followed the hype to realized that it doesn't align with their interests. To remedy this I've come up with "compass traveling", a way to travel having all the info at your fingertips, customizable to your interests, and organized by area so that time is not wasted.
